CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 171
Rhode Island · Providence County · 5,198 residents · 0.809 sq mi
Notable rankings
#24lowest low home value in RI$298,900#28lowest low education in RI17.1%#34lowest short commute in RI20.9 min#37highest foreign-born in RI30.2%TRACT SHAPE · Providence County, RI
The short version
Census Tract 171 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $298,900.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,198
+12%since 2020
from 4,645 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,425 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 5,742 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
+7%since 2020
from 35.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$65,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $47,868 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,989
+27%since 2020
from $24,378 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+17.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
−1%since 2020
from 0.384 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.4%
Information19.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
Other services3.2%
Public administration2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$298,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $208,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,339
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $907 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.1%
+22.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+5%since 2020
from 4.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.1%(2,140)
Black16.9%(786)
Hispanic / Latino27.1%(1,260)
Asian2.4%(112)
Other7.5%(347)
Diversity Score84.9%(3,945)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(2,853)
Black4.8%(248)
Hispanic / Latino19%(990)
Asian2.1%(107)
Other19.2%(1,000)
Diversity Score77.8%(4,046)
Diversity Score
78
−8%since 2020
from 85 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.9 min
−10%since 2020
from 23.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 77.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Female
51.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Foreign born
30.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 61.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,198 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $65,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $298,900, and the typical rent is about $1,339 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 17.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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